US Bridges

Industrial Pkwy over Des Poches Coulee

Good

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · 0.38 MI NE of LA 182 · Structure no. 032800000200163

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Industrial Pkwy over Des Poches Coulee is a concrete slab carrying Industrial Pkwy over Des Poches Coulee in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,970 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIndustrial Pkwy
CrossesDes Poches Coulee
Location0.38 MI NE of LA 182
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLafayette Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.18855, -92.00528
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2022)
Projected traffic2,970 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Industrial Pkwy over Des Poches Coulee built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Industrial Pkwy over Des Poches Coulee in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Industrial Pkwy over Des Poches Coulee carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Industrial Pkwy over Des Poches Coulee?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Industrial Pkwy over Des Poches Coulee?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.